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Minor vs. Juvenile<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
A minor is any person that is prohibited to perform a\ncertain activity, such as driving a car, voting, and drinking alcohol. For\ninstance, a person under the age of 21 is a minor when it comes to alcohol\nconsumption, but not for smoking or voting, and a person under the age of 18 is\na minor when it comes to smoking or voting. In contrast, juveniles are\nspecifically persons between a certain ages. So, a minor can also be a juvenile.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
State Laws for Minors and Juveniles<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Minors can be anyone between the ages of 16 years old and 21 years old, depending on the law in question. So yes, cops can and will arrest minors if they are caught breaking the law. The type of court system they are tried in will depend on whether or not they are under or over 18 years old. For instance, if a 17 year old is caught smoking and in possession of cigarettes, they can face criminal charges in the juvenile court system. If a 20 year old is caught consuming, buying, or intoxicated on alcohol, they will face charges in the adult court system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Juveniles<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Juveniles between the ages of 11 and 17 years old can be\narrested by a police officer if they are caught breaking the law. Every state\nhas their own set of laws surrounding criminal procedure and penalization of\njuveniles, but all juveniles are generally tried in juvenile court. For\nteenagers that are close to the age of 18 and have committed serious crimes,\nsuch as murder, they will likely be tried as an adult. There are various\nfactors that influence the judicial course of action for a juvenile, which is\nwhy it is imperative to speak with a licensed Indiana criminal lawyer who can\neducate you on your child\u2019s case and best strategies for defense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Children Under 10 Years Old<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
If a child under the age of 10 years old commits a crime, they are not tried in the juvenile court system. Instead, they are entered into a state-run or government-administrated social services program. Here, they are evaluated and rehabilitated by professionals in the social service and child care industries. See our blog, “Do I Need an Attorney if My Kid is Arrested?<\/a>” for help with legal guidance regarding children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Call David E. Lewis, Attorney at Law, at 317-636-7514<\/strong> if your child has been charged with a crime in Indianapolis or anywhere else within Central Indiana. Our law firm offers aggressive and experienced criminal defense for juveniles and minors<\/a> who are facing criminal charges in Indiana. Don\u2019t settle for an attorney that doesn\u2019t have the drive. Attorney David E. Lewis will stop at nothing to protect your rights and preserve your freedoms. We also offer criminal record expungement services to help clean up your criminal history and improve your quality of life!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most might laugh at the idea of a police officer handcuffing and detaining a kid. But the truth is, \u201ckids\u201d are arrested every day, and for a wide range of criminal infractions and offenses. The key here when answering the … Continue reading Juvenile Criminal Defense in Indiana<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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